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THE NEW ARONA is the latest model to join SEAT’s expanding lineup. The compact crossover sits below the Ateca in terms of size and it the brand’s third new model release in 2017 following on from the updated Leon and all-new Ibiza.
Like most offerings in this crowded segment, the Arona is available in a variety of vibrant colours with some models available with contrasting roof colours.
In Ireland, there are four specifications grades to choose from with the entry-level Arona S starting at €17,995. Engine options on S models are limited to a 95hp 1.0-litre petrol linked to a five-speed manual gearbox or a 95hp 1.6-litre diesel costing €20,295 with a five-speed manual transmission.
SE models start at €20,715 for a 115hp 1.0-litre petrol engine with six-speed manual gearbox or €22,115 if you opt for the dual-clutch seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The 95hp 1.6-litre TDI is priced from €22,295 in SE trim.
Xcellence models start at €22,815 for the 115hp 1.0-litre petrol unit mated to the six-speed manual gearbox or €24,215 if paired with the DSG.
There is also a sporty FR model which includes optional dual-mode suspension, and the SEAT Drive Profile with four modes: Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual. It is priced from €22,815 for the 115hp 1.0-litre TSI with six-speed manual or €24,215 for the DSG version and €24,015 for the 150hp 1.5-litre TSI with six-speed manual gearbox.
Depending on trim, the Arona features plenty of safety and driving assist systems like Front Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Hill Hold control, Fatigue Detection, Rain and Headlight Sensors, Multi-Collision Brake, Rear Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection and a Park Assistance System, which works for both parallel and angle parking.
There is also a Keyless Entry and Start System, a rear camera, eight-inch black panel touchscreen, wireless charger with GSM signal amplifier and an optional BeatsAudio with six premium speakers, a 300W 8-channel amplifier and a subwoofer in the boot.
In terms of connectivity, the SEAT Arona is set up for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink.
To celebrate the launch of the Arona, during SEAT’s 181 campaign (which runs until 31 December) PCP finance is available at 2.9 per cent and there is a scrappage offer of €1,000 and a three-year service plan is available for €199.
Amnesty and others should be ashamed of themselves coming out with this kind of gift wrapped propaganda for Russia, theres only one side commiting war crimes and it aint Ukraine
@Buí agus Gorm: The rules of international humanitarian law are there to protect everyone. If you deny one side’s responsibilities you open up the Pandoras box. And a breach of international humanitarian law is not necessarily a war crime. War crimes are reserved for serious breaches. And you are right: the only war crimes that I have seen have come from the Russian side. But Amnesty should not be ashamed for standing up for international law.
@Nicholas McMurry: every rule is being broken by Russia who cares about the Russian pow’s getting a bit of a video taken of them they are getting off lightly.
@Nicholas McMurry: agreed. To put it simply, two wrongs don’t make a right.
Hang on a minute, they are not POW’s as Herr Putin has said it is not a “war”
I wonder if “organised” groups like paid Syrian mercenaries or Chechen terrorists are to be treated as POW’s? Given their track records of brutality and human rights abuses, they should be shot out of hand.
@Paul Shepherd: mercenaries are not entitled to combatant nor prisoners of war status afforded under the Geneva Convention. As for ‘terrorists’ if they are members of a local opposition, clearly identifiable and openly carrying weapons they are entitled to such status.
@D. Memery: I’m sure their victims will be relieved that their human rights will be respected.
@Paul Shepherd: perhaps you should direct your critism at the authors of the convention and the International Red Cross so! If you read the link you will note that although mercenaries are not entitled the combatant status they are permitted to be detained and tried for any crimes committed under civilian law.
If some dude came to my country and attacked my family n friends and then I captured him. I wouldn’t be caring if some yolk from the UN thought filming him was degrading. To be honest i probably wouldnt be keeping him alive in the first place.
@Rob Gale: What is the point in defending our values if we don’t have any?
I’m sorry but did Russia worry about all the innocents they have killed in cold blood? Women, children, the old and the sick. And those soldiers looked like middle Eastern blokes that joined up.
@Roy Dowling: oh b1. te me you @$$ wipe. I’m not gender biased I’m on the side of those unable to defend themselves. Why are there such €€jits here making such immature uneducated comments in the middle of a conflict.
@Anna Carr: hopefully I’ll never get close enough to you to b1.te you. People like you are why are to the problems of this world. You expect all men capable to defend themselves but no women are capable to defend themselves. Makes it more gender bias on your side.
I think Ukraine needs to take the high ground and not engage in tactics Putin would use.
Civilians didn’t sign up to the Geneva convention to protect Russian invaders. When this goes full guerilla warfare those sad phone calls will be public executions.
The general perception is that Putin started a war. I would suggest cautiously that Putin started an invasion. By way of Ukraine’s defence, a war began. Compare this war to the US troops exiting Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda (although already largely present with the country) carried out an invasion. Not a war. While I admire Zelenskyy’s bravery and hope the best for him, I can’t help but think he’s not being realistic in meeting Putin halfway. That Ireland voted to fast-track Ukraine into the EU will only stoke the fire. But then Ireland is just an EU provincial government. France / Netherlands who both vetoed the move is a tad more realistic.
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